Amidst Two Huge Options on the Cards, Suspended HC Jim Harbaugh Eyes Lucrative NFL Career

The NCAA’s Michigan Wolverines and NFL’s Chicago Bears are worlds apart in terms of performance. But surprisingly, their head coaches are in a similar situation. Both are looking towards the future, disappointed with their current situation, and for absolutely different reasons. The Raiders, on the other hand, do not even have a permanent HC to begin with, and that somehow brings the franchise into this conversation as well.

But what is the conversation about? You’ll know soon. While Bears’ Matt Elberflus hopes for redemption with the franchise and Antonio Pierce doing decently with the Raiders, Wolverines’ Jim Harbaugh can dream about the two hot seats. And there’s a hint he probably is.

Jim Harbaugh wants the Bears HC role, could the Raiders be an option too?

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Elberflus is on a downward trajectory with the team after falling 3-7 in the season. It wouldn’t be wild if deep within himself he was already fantasizing about a move away from the franchise. The Raiders are slightly better on the field, especially with their two recent wins. But their management situation is a mess, far worse than the Bears. Jim Harbaugh has neither of those concerns. His Wolverines are unstoppable, leading the Big Ten 11-0.

However, according to recent build-ups, the NCAA coach is interested in the Bears role, sooner or later. And there’s a reason he is attracted to the franchise. The idea, at least on paper sounds convincing amid the struggling times at Chicago. While doing far better than expected after Josh McDaniels’ firing, the Raiders also need a longtime investment in the driver’s seat. Mike Jones of The Athletic reported the big breaking news, which was shared on Twitter by MLFootball.

The later part of the Tweet’s caption reveals another interesting reason why the former QB might be interested in the Bears role. It has to do with his Bears’ connection, the time he spent at the franchise between 1987 and 1993. A first-round draft pick of the 1987 NFL, Harbaugh never managed to replicate the 1985 season’s success with the team. But his leadership qualities and consistency made him a fan favorite, which is adored to this day by the fanbase.

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But why does the successful Wolverines coach want his way out of Michigan in the first place?

A happy coach, but Jim Harbaugh hasn’t been a happy employee

NFL rumors have it that the 2023 college football season may be Harbaugh’s last dance at Michigan. As far as Harbaugh’s interest in the big league is concerned, Mike Jones of The Athletic further reported the suspended coach “is among those expected to receive consideration in the next hiring cycle” in the NFL. He further pointed to the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders as teams “that would appeal to Harbaugh.”

There’s something currently happening at the conference that is not sitting well with the head coach. He had recently accepted his three-game suspension from the Big Ten after they found the side violating their scouting policy for unfair competitive advantages. The conference launched an investigation into it, and Harbaugh has already served one game of the suspension. Despite his disappearance, his side won the clash 31-24 against the Maryland Terrapins.

If the Wolverines could go all the way to win the NCAA Championship, could be the perfect farewell to Harbaugh. It’s highly unlikely that the franchise is unaware of the coach’s future decisions, especially after the news became public. Therefore, the Wolverines will find an extra push to make the former QB’s time memorable if he had to leave for the Bears or Raiders. And at the moment, it’s more probable than not for the 11-0 side. Keep reading because this story is developing.

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